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Mentoring Through The Maze

Why Men Make Decisions That Look Irrational After a Major Life Change

Man considering two paths after major life change, representing decisions that look irrational when identity and practical choices conflict

A man may make a choice that does not seem practical because the choice feels connected to his perception of who he is. TL;DR Decisions that look irrational often make more sense when you understand what the choice means to the man making it. After a divorce, redundancy, retirement, bereavement, or another major life change, […]

Why Men Feel Stuck After Major Life Change: What Identity Rebuilding Requires

Why men feel stuck after major life change, shown by a middle-aged man walking through an unfamiliar urban environment.

How identity disruption affects men after divorce, redundancy, retirement, illness and other life changes TL;DR: Why Men Feel Stuck After Major Life Change A major life change can leave a man feeling stuck because its effects can extend far beyond the event itself. Divorce, redundancy, retirement, illness, estrangement, or another major change can unsettle the […]

Men Divorce and Grief: Healing After Love Ends

Men divorce and grief - Man sitting alone on bed, head lowered in grief, symbolising men’s loneliness and divorce loss. Mentoring for Men. Perth. Western Australia

Main Points Men, divorce and grief are a potent mix that triggers a profound but often unspoken grief response in men. Men experience identity loss, loneliness, and silent suffering after separation and divorce. Divorce-related grief can begin before the relationship ends (anticipatory grief). Traditional masculinity can prevent men from seeking support. Healing after divorce means […]